IT & Cybersecurity Program Manager

OUR VISION

Blockchains is committed to protecting and empowering individuals through the development of applications, services, and ecosystems designed to change the way people interact with technology, infrastructure, and each other. Software solutions in development by Blockchains focus on preparing the world for the next phase of the internet’s evolution – Web 3.0 – with an emphasis on digital identity, digital asset custody, IoT, and a stable means of digital payment.

Blockchains is dedicated to innovation, and its efforts do not stop at software. Blockchains envisions a world transformed by blockchain technology, in which digital- and real-world interactions are interwoven. Blockchains plans to build out a real-life sandbox in northern Nevada, where it, along with other like-minded companies and individuals, can come together to innovate and collaborate to create a better future for all.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As the IT & Cybersecurity Program Manager, you will work with a talented group of IT, Cybersecurity, & GRC professionals.  You will be part of a global organization, managing IT and Cybersecurity projects and programs while working closely with GRC teams. 

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assembling and project managing cross-organizational, high-performance teams on complex programs and projects, fostering collaborative execution with a sense of urgency.
• Providing efficient Project Management Methodology processes ready to scale and tool expertise.
• Applying skills to influence, drive momentum, and promote operational excellence, realizing best practices.
• Leading boldly and utilizing hard and soft skills to influence participants of all levels towards the common goal.
• Anticipating and proactively mitigating risks and issues for the IT/Cyber development and deployment plans.
• Maintaining meticulous records of project and program tasks, financials, issues, risks, decisions, and schedules.
• Independently managing and resolving ambiguity within the Company.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To ensure success, you must have a passion for IT and be detailed-oriented.  You are a diligent worker who is equally technical and business-minded.  You are knowledgeable in taking a risk-based approach to prioritize efforts.  You can work with numerous cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, growing company. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.  Experience in blockchain technologies is preferred.   

YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, or a related field is required. A minimum of eight years in Program / Project Management hands-on experience with such methodologies as (Waterfall and Agile).  Significant IT & Cybersecurity domain knowledge and experience managing IT & Cybersecurity projects.  Experience with DevSecOps is highly desired. Versatility and self-awareness in unexpected circumstances using structured tools at their disposal to respond effectively and resolve unanticipated changes. A demonstrated understanding of corporate protocol and maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. A PMP, Prince 2, Certified Scrum Master, or similar certification. This position also requires you to have a deep understanding of practices relating to IT standards such as NIST CSF, SP 800-53 R5 AND 800-37 R2, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22237, SOC2/SOC3, and CCSS (Cryptocurrency Security Standard).

Blockchains, Inc. (“Blockchains”) is proud to be a diverse workforce, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Blockchains provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Blockchains, Inc. (“Controller”), which is located at 610 Waltham Way, Sparks, NV 89437 and can be contacted by emailing privacy@blockchains.com. Controller’s data protection officer is Edward O'Connor, who can be contacted at privacy@blockchains.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. Because the European Union Commission has determined that United States data privacy laws do not ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data collected from EU data subjects, the transfer will be subject to appropriate additional safeguards under [either the standard contractual clauses or the Privacy Shield]. You can obtain a copy of the standard contractual clauses by contacting us at privacy@blockchains.com. 
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment.  Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.